Top 12 Chester Tours

1.Fascinating Walking Tours Of Roman Chester With An Authentic Roman Soldier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,232 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16Our pick

Walk through Chester for 90 minutes with a Roman soldier-guide such as Julius, Marcus, or Gaius. See the amphitheater, fortress walls, Roman Gardens, hypocaust remains, and sometimes Roman stones and artifacts in a cafe basement. Expect English commentary, questions, and a small group of up to 15.

“Really fun and informative way to spend 90 minutes in Chester. Recommend this tour for all age groups”

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2.Admission Ticket to Sick To Death in Chester

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 384 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $11

Step into Sick to Death on Chester’s historic Rows for a self-guided hour of medical history, plague stories, interactive exhibits, smells, gore, science, and a magical shop. The attraction is in English, family-friendly, and best suited to curious children and adults comfortable with creepy themes.

“I went in with my 13 year old granson. The 'smell this' items were a experience. Plenty of information charts.”

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3.Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Chester with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $20

Start in Chester Town Hall Square and follow Captain Bess through clues, maps, and stories sent to your phone. The route links the cathedral, city walls, Roman sites, Grosvenor Park, River Dee, Storyhouse, and Chester Rows. Take about two hours, or pause for food and finish later.

“The technology worked pretty well throughout the hunt, although right at the end it stopped working for all of us - frustrating. The route was well chosen and interesting but we thought some of the clues were too hard, children got frustrated”

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4.Medieval Walking Tour of Chester

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16

Walk through Chester with a costumed guide portraying a Cheshire longbow man. In about 90 minutes, you’ll see the city walls, Chester Rows, and Roman Amphitheatre while hearing about medieval trade, warfare, the Hotspur Rebellion, and the city’s archers.

“The guide was confident,funny and knowledgeable and brought several items to help bring the stories to life.it was a windy and busy day but the guide was always counting up the group to make sure we were together and took us to lots of points of interest in the city…all in all a good tour”

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5.Chester Food Tour: Unique Food With Drinks & Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Join Steph for a four-and-a-half-hour small-group walk through Chester, with up to nine food and drink stops, Roman sights, city walls, independent venues, Cheshire produce, and two alcoholic drinks. Dietary needs are welcomed when shared at booking.

“A lovely way to spend a day in Chester. Steph delivered her knowledge on Chester in a digestible, friendly and professional manner. Very attentive to everybody’s needs. The eateries were all brilliantly selected. A great diverse selection. Steph was in no rush with the tour and it lasted 5 hours. My vegetarian friend was surprised with how good her food choices were.”

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6.City Sightseeing Chester Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 147 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $13

Ride a double-decker bus around Chester with English audio commentary and a live English-speaking driver. The 60-minute loop visits key sights including the River Dee, Roman Amphitheatre, Chester Racecourse, Handbridge, and the city centre. Hop off to explore, then rejoin the route.

“Good Service with onboard commentary. Was overcharged when purchased as I was sent a link with payment listed in Dollars and was charged an extra 20p”

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7.North Wales Adventure – Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 137 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $81

Travel from Chester into North Wales with a lively driver-guide such as Shelly, Frank, Lee, or Jerry. See Llandudno, Conwy, Snowdonia, Betws-y-Coed, and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in one day, with scenic back roads, short walks, free time, and commentary throughout.

“It was our greatest pleasure to meet such a wonderful, passionate and proud about her work, knowledgeable about every single street and stone in North Wales, very patient, gentle and an impeccable professional as Shelly of BusyBus. She was very punctual yet not in a hurry, letting us and other travelers to learn and move at our own pace while offering everything that was needed from a warm smile to a needed rest stop. The company uses a very comfortable, spacious and pristine clean mini bus driven so very smoothly and graciously and when needed parked in all important places with absolute proximity to all important key places. Shelly was…”

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8.The Heart of Chester Walking Tour – Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16

Walk through Chester’s Roman, medieval, and modern centre with a professional Green Badge Guide. Caroline and Phil lead this small-group tour, covering the Cathedral, city walls, Eastgate Clock, Chester Rows, hidden Roman ruins, and the Cross in about 90 minutes.

“Perfect to wander around Chester and learn about the history, buildings and people. Caroline was excellent.”

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9.Private Chester Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $12

Follow Jake’s audio guide through Chester on a private, self-guided route from the cathedral to Grosvenor Park. You’ll see Roman ruins, the Eastgate Clock, city walls, Chester Castle, Minerva’s Shrine, and the amphitheatre, with maps, directions, videos, and tips for three weeks.

“Chester is a beautiful old town! I enjoyed listening to the historical background and loved that I could go at my own pace!”

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10.Haunted Chester and its Ghosts: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $8Best value

Use the VoiceMap app to follow a self-guided ghost walk from Chester Visitor Information Centre. Hear stories linked to The Falcon, Bear and Billet, the Anchorite Cell, Eastgate Clock, Chester Cathedral, and other historic sites. Pause, restart, or take the tour virtually at home.

“This was an excellent way to see Chester in a different way and I would definitely recommend doing this walk once the sun has gone down and there are less crowds”

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11.North Wales and Caernarfon Castle day tour from Chester

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $89

From Chester, Mountain Goat Tours takes you by air-conditioned minivan through Snowdonia to Conwy, Caernarfon Castle, Betws-y-Coed, and Llandudno. Expect a 10-hour day with a driver-guide, a small group of up to 16, and historic sites without the strain of driving.

“Great day out, very knowledgeable and friendly driver and tour guide. Good choice of places to stop.”

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12.Hello Chester! Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk Chester with a private guide, including Katie, through the medieval Chester Rows, Roman walls and gardens, the cathedral exterior, and the River Dee. This two-hour English-language tour starts at 10:00 am on Eastgate Street and suits anyone wanting a focused introduction without transport between stops.

“Excellent two hour private tour with a focus on the rich history of Chester. Broad and deep discussion from the Roman influence to-date.”

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